Memory Assessment Service Practitioner

Job overview

You will be a member of the multi-disciplinary memory assessment service team. You will participate in providing a comprehensive assessment to Service Users with cognitive difficulties using an agreed Memory Assessment Service assessment template.

The post will enable you to develop a knowledge and understanding of strategies and interventions in the treatment of dementia.

To be proficient in referring to other agencies within the service or referring to other services or agencies where necessary.

To confidently identify risk factors and action accordingly.

Providing a communication structure between GP’s and other services in LSCFT, non-statutory services, as a means of ensuring highest possible standards of patient care.

To actively promote the Trust values within the MAS service and in accordance with the NMC / HPC code of conduct or other professional body.

You will also be expected to actively contribute to the ongoing development of MAS.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Burnley Memory Assessment Service (MAS) as a Band 5 Medicines Management Nurse, supporting high-quality, person-centred care for individuals with suspected or diagnosed dementia.

You will work within a supportive, multidisciplinary team including medical staff, nurses, psychology, occupational therapy, and admin colleagues. The role focuses on safe medicines optimisation, including supporting the initiation, titration, and monitoring of dementia medications in line with NICE and Trust guidance.

You will also contribute to holistic assessment, risk identification, care planning, and patient/carer education, ensuring safe and effective treatment pathways. Strong communication and MDT working are essential, particularly in supporting interface working across MAS, primary care, and urgent services (e.g. IRS). EL MAS is a forward-thinking, inclusive team with a strong focus on psychological safety, staff wellbeing, and continuous improvement.

We are looking for a motivated Registered Nurse with an interest in older adult mental health and dementia care, who is committed to delivering compassionate, safe, and high-quality care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please review the attached job description and person specification.